Vanderbilt coach Derek Mason celebrates his team's 45-34 win over Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Vanderbilt Stadium. The win allowed Vanderbilt to go to a bowl game for the first time under Mason.(Photo: Shelley Mays / The Tennessean)

Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf (82) is pushed out of bounds by Vanderbilt linebacker Oren Burks (20) during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Vanderbilt won the game 45-34.
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Tennessee kicker Aaron Medley (25) misses on a field goal attempt during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Vanderbilt won the game 45-34.
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Vanderbilt offensive lineman Will Holden (74) points to teammate, running back Ralph Webb (7) after he scored a touchdown during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Vanderbilt won the game 45-34.
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Vanderbilt running back Khari Blasingame (23) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Vanderbilt won the game 45-34.
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Tennessee defensive back Micah Abernathy (22) breaks up a pass meant for Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney (80) during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Vanderbilt won the game 45-34.
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A pass is broken up in the end zone for Tennessee tight end Jason Croom (18) during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016. Vanderbilt won the game 45-34.
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Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) is taken down by Vanderbilt defensive end Jonathan Wynn (49) = during the second half at Vanderbilt Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016. Vanderbilt won the game 45-34.
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Tennessee tight end Jason Croom (18) is approached by Vanderbilt defensive end Jonathan Wynn (49) during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.
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Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara (6) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touch down during the first half at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016.
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Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara (6) goes up in the air to score a first-half touchdown in the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara falls into the end zone for a touchdown on a 21-yard pass reception against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara (6) celebrates his second TD in the first half of the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara (6) dives into the endzone for his second TD in the first half of the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Tennessee wide receiver Josh Malone (3) stretches to get the ball across the goal line for a score in the first half in the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt tight end Sam Dobbs makes a catch in front of Tennessee defensive back Micah Abernathy on his way to a first-half touchdown in the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday.
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Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara (6) leaps over a player as Vanderbilt safety Ryan White (14) closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara (6) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a TD in the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Vols fan David Duke of Nashville takes a shot of "something orange" before the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Fans reach out to Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs during the Vol Walk before the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt StadiumSaturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Tennessee running back Carlin Fils-Aime (27) and his teammates greet fans before the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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McKenzie Miller enjoys a snack while tailgating before the start of the game between Vanderbilt and Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Blake Toppmeyer (beat writer)

Vanderbilt 28, Tennessee 20: Two lousy teams. Lousy offenses. Lousy defenses. Give me the team with the more experienced quarterback.

Mike Wilson (beat writer)

Vanderbilt 27, Tennessee 24: Can Tennessee avoid the first 8-loss season in program history? I’m betting against it. The Commodores have more to play for and a quarterback in Kyle Shurmur that can give the Vols a tough game if he’s clicking.

Mike Organ (staff writer)

Vanderbilt 17, Tennessee 10: One team (Vanderbilt) can’t stop anybody from scoring while the other (Tennessee) can’t score.

John Adams (columnist)

Tennessee 30, Vanderbilt 27: First thought (after watching UT lose by 20 points to LSU), the Vols will lose to Vanderbilt, too. Second thought (after watching a replay of Vanderbilt's loss to Missouri), the Commodores are even worse than Tennessee.

Joe Rexrode (columnist)

Tennessee 30, Vanderbilt 21: The Commodores won't just break the record for most points allowed in an SEC football season, they'll blow past it. They will out-bad Tennessee's bad offense. And the Vols will avoid their first winless SEC season.

Dave Ammenheuser (sports director)

Phil Kaplan (deputy sports director)

Tennessee 27, Vanderbilt 26: I don't want to waste a lot of space explaining what's going to take place. Senior day is worth the one point Tennessee is favored by oddsmakers.

Dana Sulonen (sports planner)

Tennessee 24, Vanderbilt 17: I have zero faith in this pick. Vanderbilt could win this, but I didn’t think I was allowed to put “I don’t know” as my answer. The season mercifully will come to a close for both schools and then everyone can focus on next year. Which will include a new coach for one and maybe a hot seat for another.